mindful parenting

Please, no more toys—but if you want to give a gift, try this

Our kids don't actually need much of any "things"—they just need our presence, consistent love and guidance.

To the mama preparing her heart for baby #2: You are ready

Your heart is about to grow so much more full with love.

10 true things about the first year of motherhood

Sure, there’s a lot of parenting books out there–but here’s 10 things you really need to know about that first year.

Two weeks with 2 kids: 8 things I’ve learned about having a second child

4. Exhaustion is real.

12 emotional photos of the moment when you first felt like a mother

When was the moment you first felt like a mother? Was it when you held your baby in your arms for the first time? Or finding out you were about to add another member to the family?

10 tips to stay madly in love with your spouse

The more I think about love and marriage, the more I realize that love is not just a feeling—it's a choice.

How to parent an introvert

How one mom nurtures the introvert in a family of extroverts.

The scientific benefits of dads reading bedtime stories

A better behaved kiddo and a more engaged parent? What's not to love?

20 old-school family entertainment ideas to do instead of screen time

If you're struggling to find fun activities for your kids to do when they're bored, we've got you, mama.

Your guide to age-appropriate responsibilities for toddlers to teens

When is your child old enough to choose their own clothes, make their own friends or clean their own messes? You might be surprised.

I am so thankful for this beautiful chaos that is motherhood

Three little kids, a husband, a full time job, a house, a dog, and 1,000 other random things that require my attention—it's a lot. A lot of chaos, a lot of mess, and lot of exhaustion.

I miss you already, my baby—even though you’re right here

How can I miss you? You're not gone. Oh, but it's coming. I know it.

This is what happens to a mother’s brain when her baby cries

Just as my son is biologically wired to be my personal alarm clock, I am biologically wired to hear him—even if I can still sleep through everything else.

Activist Elle Moxley gives parents advice on how to talk to their kids about race, sex and gender

Moxley founded the Marsha P. Johnson Institute and is also a co-founding member and former strategic partner of the Black Lives Matter network.

3 reasons not to ignore your child’s tantrums (and what to do instead)

Have you ever been advised to ignore tantrums? Here's why experts say there's a better way.

Why ‘lazy parenting’ is actually a recipe for happy families

Turns out it's not lazy at all.

10 Montessori-inspired phrases to express affection to your kids every day

4. "Do you want to know one of my favorite things about you?"

Mindfulness training helps kids sleep longer, study reveals

Yoga and breathwork at school helped kids sleep an average of 74 more minutes per night.

Dear mama, you deserve a beautiful breastfeeding experience—and mindfulness can help

It's a simple way to feel calmer, boost milk supply and connect with your baby—and your body—on a deeper level.

To the new mama of two: My one piece of advice

Staying present took more work this time around, but I still tried to relish the moments of joy between those long, lonely nights.